Wildrose to Epping is 33.5 miles and takes about 1h 11m via 116th Avenue Northwest, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within North Dakota's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward trip between two small communities. It's primarily on surface roads, making it a relaxed cruise rather than a high-speed transit. Consider this route if you need a simple, direct connection between these points without much fuss.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
116th Avenue Northwest
17.5 mi
42m
64th Street Northwest
7.9 mi
9m
123rd Avenue Northwest
4 mi
9m
County Highway 17
2.8 mi
6m
60th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
1m
123rd Drive Northwest
0.3 mi
<1m
5th Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
116th Avenue Northwest
— 17.5 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildrose, ND and Epping, ND.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi·42 sec·5th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 17
18 mi·42 min·116th Avenue Northwest
4
Turn straight onto CR 17
2.8 mi·6 min·County Highway 17
5
Turn right onto US 2
7.9 mi·9 min·64th Street Northwest
6
Turn left onto CR 42
4.0 mi·9 min·123rd Avenue Northwest
7
Turn right onto CR 8
0.5 mi·1 min·60th Street Northwest
8
Turn left onto CR 42
0.3 mi·37 sec·123rd Drive Northwest
9
Continue on CR 42
0.1 mi·19 sec·Lawrence Avenue
10
Turn right onto 2nd Street
273 ft·12 sec·2nd Street
11
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Wildrose, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|5th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 17 / 116th Avenue Northwest
At end of road, turn left onto CR 17 / 116th Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
20.8 mi into trip|~50m in|US 2 / 64th Street Northwest
Turn right onto US 2 / 64th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
28.7 mi into trip|~59m in|CR 42 / 123rd Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto CR 42 / 123rd Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
32.7 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|CR 8 / 60th Street Northwest
Turn right onto CR 8 / 60th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.18 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$6.07
$12.15
premium
$5.26
$6.94
$13.87
diesel
$6.18
$8.15
$16.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.1
0
$3.52
$1.61
Efficient EV
8.4
0
$2.93
$1.34
EV Truck/SUV
13.4
0
$4.69
$2.14
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Wildrose, ND
Afternoon
in Wildrose on Saturday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
25°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 to 26 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 2:19PM CDT until October 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 2:19PM CDT until October 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Epping, ND
Afternoon
in Epping on Saturday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
25°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 3 to 29 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 2:19PM CDT until October 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 2:19PM CDT until October 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with only an estimated 8% share on highways. You'll encounter one main stretch of 17.5 miles on 116th Avenue Northwest. The profile is mostly surface roads, indicating a rural cruising experience. Expect to be on local roads for the majority of the trip.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on 116th Avenue Northwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 17 / 116th Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (US 2 / 64th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on 116th Avenue Northwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ND can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 17 / 116th Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (US 2 / 64th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Epping, ND before heading back.
